The only way I could get a tank that big would be to build it out of plywood with glass windows. Maybe when the kids move out one day ... but if I did, umbees it would be.
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thoughts on monster glass tank options and moving them down stairs...
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The only way I could get a tank that big would be to build it out of plywood with glass windows. Maybe when the kids move out one day ... but if I did, umbees it would be.
Hiring a moving company is an interesting idea. I'll have to consider that even if I go with the 180, which is seeming more and more likely.
I do like the black nasty (haitiensis). If I decided to go the predator route, it would probably be haitensis or one of the amphs. That would be a good topic for another thread - favorite mid size predatory cichlid.
Hiring a moving company is an interesting idea. I'll have to consider that even if I go with the 180, which is seeming more and more likely.
I do like the black nasty (haitiensis). If I decided to go the predator route, it would probably be haitensis or one of the amphs. That would be a good topic for another thread - favorite mid size predatory cichlid.
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has a red devil, you can talk to him about keeping them.So yeah, the 400 pounder is probably out. You guys are right, it's just too darn heavy. I'm back to thinking the Aqueon makes sense... which is where I started before going down the rabbit hole. It's probably not worth an extra $1300+ just to get low-iron glass panels from customaquariums. It would be nice tho...
Let me ask you guys something else - At my LFS, they keep most of the 6' aquariums standing up vertically. Does this put stress on the seams? I can understand why they do it because they stock a lot of aquariums, but it does worry me a bit. Having said that, they do have a 180 sitting on a stand, and that's the one I'd get if I buy it.
I should probably just pull the trigger soon. Then I'll be forced to stop considering options.
Let me ask you guys something else - At my LFS, they keep most of the 6' aquariums standing up vertically. Does this put stress on the seams? I can understand why they do it because they stock a lot of aquariums, but it does worry me a bit. Having said that, they do have a 180 sitting on a stand, and that's the one I'd get if I buy it.
I should probably just pull the trigger soon. Then I'll be forced to stop considering options.
So yeah, the 400 pounder is probably out. You guys are right, it's just too darn heavy. I'm back to thinking the Aqueon makes sense... which is where I started before going down the rabbit hole. It's probably not worth an extra $1300+ just to get low-iron glass panels from customaquariums. It would be nice tho...
Let me ask you guys something else - At my LFS, they keep most of the 6' aquariums standing up vertically. Does this put stress on the seams? I can understand why they do it because they stock a lot of aquariums, but it does worry me a bit. Having said that, they do have a 180 sitting on a stand, and that's the one I'd get if I buy it.
I should probably just pull the trigger soon. Then I'll be forced to stop considering options.
Yes if you feel uncomfortable with the aquariums standing vertical go for the 180 gallon on the stand like you stated.
While I may not be of much help here I can offer this suggestion.
The 400 pounder may not be out of the question just yet, instead of writing it off, go find a local gym and scout it out for a few weeks. Eventually you’ll likely find out who the strongest people there are and after doing so you can go about hiring them to move whichever tank you end up buying.
The 400 pounder may not be out of the question just yet, instead of writing it off, go find a local gym and scout it out for a few weeks. Eventually you’ll likely find out who the strongest people there are and after doing so you can go about hiring them to move whichever tank you end up buying.
I actually was that exact same way before I got mine. I'm VERY OCD, and I always heard how acrylic tanks scratch so easily so that scared me. Then I got mine and truth be told acrylic tanks take a whole lot more to scratch than you would think. On mine I use a normal aquarium algae scrubber with a lot of pressure to get the green algea off the front panel. Been doing that for 2 yrs now and outside of a couple small scratches that you really have to look for, it hasen't scratched much at all. I've used acrylic like you said, for some of my RC hobby builds and such and that does seem to scratch a lot easier than the actual tank acrylic does for some reason.
You made the right choice by ruling out the 400lb'er. I wouldn't wish that job on my worst enemy
That's encouraging. I feel like the sweet spot for acrylic is 8 foot aquariums. If I was in the market for one, like I said I'd be really tempted.I actually was that exact same way before I got mine. I'm VERY OCD, and I always heard how acrylic tanks scratch so easily so that scared me. Then I got mine and truth be told acrylic tanks take a whole lot more to scratch than you would think. On mine I use a normal aquarium algae scrubber with a lot of pressure to get the green algea off the front panel. Been doing that for 2 yrs now and outside of a couple small scratches that you really have to look for, it hasen't scratched much at all. I've used acrylic like you said, for some of my RC hobby builds and such and that does seem to scratch a lot easier than the actual tank acrylic does for some reason.
You made the right choice by ruling out the 400lb'er. I wouldn't wish that job on my worst enemy
Will your stairs support 400lbs PLUS the weight of the guys moving it?
Build it in place. The stand too. Much safer from several aspects, including longevity of the silicone seals.
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Build it in place. The stand too. Much safer from several aspects, including longevity of the silicone seals.
Plus
it
can
be
BIG
!
maybe can consider fibreglass tank with a viewing panel? It's super lightweight.... 1 person has no problems with carrying a 180 gallon
as long as the height is 2ft (so you can move it through the door sideways)... you can have a much bigger tank
as long as the height is 2ft (so you can move it through the door sideways)... you can have a much bigger tank
